How long is the flight from South Africa to Virginia?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Virginia you fly into. For example, flying from Johannesburg to Richmond takes 34h 01m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town to Richmond takes 35h 56m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

Which airlines fly to Virginia?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Virginia from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Virginia. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Virginia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Virginia?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Virginia

How many flights depart from South Africa to Virginia on average per week?

3 flights are operational weekly from South Africa to Virginia as of August 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Virginia?

There are 12 operators available for flights from South Africa to Virginia as of August 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Virginia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Virginia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Virginia?

The required travel and health documents for your Virginia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Virginia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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17:50 - 19:45JNB-IAD

31h 55m1 stop

21:40 - 10:35IAD-JNB

30h 55m1 stop

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Sept 8

JNB19:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

49h 40m

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RDU15:15Raleigh-Durham

Dec 9

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RDU9:30Raleigh-Durham

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Sept 8

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

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Sept 10

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m

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JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m

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18:20-19:40

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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2 stops27h 10m

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17:25-9:45

2 stops34h 20m

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Cape TownWashington, D.C.

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DUR - IAD

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3 stops41h 07m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Virginia?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Virginia from South Africa, with most prices found around R17 411. If you aren’t able to travel to Virginia during the month of February, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R18 079.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Virginia?

The cheapest day to depart from South Africa to Virginia is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as R17 225. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around R26 656. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Virginia.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Virginia?

Flying to Virginia from South Africa at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R19 922 when looking at flights departing at midday. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Virginia, so prices are often more expensive at around R37 872 per ticket.

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You could potentially save up to 49% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Virginia flight.

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Best price found	R9 980
Fastest flight time	15h 40m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed and Sat
Airports in Virginia	4 airports

The best one-way flight to Virginia from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R9 980. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Virginia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 934.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Virginia takes 15h 40m

Direct flights go from South Africa to Virginia on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Airline offering direct flights is United Airlines..

There are 4 airports near Virginia: Raleigh-Durham (RDU), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Virginia?
There are 12 operators available for flights from South Africa to Virginia as of August 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Virginia?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Virginia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Virginia?
The required travel and health documents for your Virginia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Virginia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Virginia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom R17 072	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 384 reviews	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R17 087	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 8 915 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R17 420	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 7 267 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R19 625	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 608 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Flights from South Africa to Virginia with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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